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Chip City Cookies Set To Sweeten up Harvard Square in July
Chip City Cookies, a New York City-based company offering cookies that clock in at more than a third of a pound, will open a Harvard Square location at 1 Brattle Sq. in July — the latest business seeking to sweeten up the Square.
Hit-and-Run Shatters Window at Wholesome Fresh
Local grocery store Wholesome Fresh suffered a hit-and-run on Sunday night, leaving a store-front window shattered.
Tea Time: Ten One Becomes Fourth Boba Shop in Harvard Square
Boba shop Ten One Tea House opened in Harvard Square earlier this month, delighting customers with their wide selection of “artisanal healthy drinks.”
Las Palmas Uprooted From Harvard Square After Less Than 5 Months in New Location
Las Palmas, a Dominican restaurant chain, shut its doors in Harvard Square in late November, less than five months after it moved into a new location on Mount Auburn Street in The Garage.
Here’s the Scoop: Van Leeuwen’s to Open in Harvard Square
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will look to be the cherry on top of ice cream selections in Harvard Square as it is set to open a Cambridge location in the near future.
Rachael Solem, Longtime Irving House Proprietor, Remembered for Her Impact on Local Businesses
Rachael Solem, a founding member of the Cambridge Local First business organization, was remembered by Cambridge residents and leaders for her commitment to the city’s small businesses and nonprofits.
Fans, Critics Spill the Beans on New Mexican Restaurant Achilito’s
Achilito’s, a small chain of Mexican restaurants based around Massachusetts, opened its newest location in Harvard Square earlier this year.
Event Space ‘Dx’ Dances into Harvard Square
Dx @Dunster, an event space coming to the former location of John Harvard’s Brewery, is set to open next month.
‘Flat Top Johnny’s’ Gives It Another Shot in Kendall Square
Flat Top Johnny’s, a Kendall Square hangout offering pool, pinball, pub fare, and drinks reopened Friday after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latin American Restaurant Painted Burro Gallops Into Harvard Square
Painted Burro, a Latin American restaurant and tequila bar, opened its third location in Harvard Square last Monday.
Renovations to the Garage Mall in Harvard Square Stalled Until ‘Major, Quality Tenant’ Identified
Since unveiling plans to completely transform the Garage in 2021, the developer’s president said the company is “choosing not to proceed” with the building’s redevelopment until it finds a “major, quality tenant.”
Blank Street Coffee Brews Up a Stir in Harvard Square
Blank Street Coffee, a chain known for its efficiency and lower-priced coffee, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday with $2 drinks and lines spilling out into the Square.
Hundreds Haunt Harvard Square for Halloween Block Party
A Halloween block party lit up Harvard Square over the weekend, bringing live artists, excited crowds, and glowing art installations to JFK Street ahead of the holiday.
Donut Miss Out: Union Square Donuts Rolls into Harvard Square
Boston-based donut chain Union Square Donuts made its debut in Harvard Square last Saturday.
Joe’s Pizza Expands its Dough-main into Harvard Square
New York-based chain Joe’s Pizza welcomed customers on Sept. 15, bringing the iconic taste of its NYC-style pizza to Harvard Square.